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Crime

Ex-Albany Aide With Biker Gang Ties Escapes Felony Sex Abuse Charge

Feb. 13, 2023, 8:21 p.m.Feb. 13, 2023, 8:41 p.m.

Joseph Brady, legislative director for former Brooklyn Assemblymember Peter Abbate, still faces multiple misdemeanor counts in alleged upstate assault

Manhattan DA's Office

Furor Erupts Inside Manhattan DA’s Office Over Dismissal of Perjury Case Against Ex-NYPD Detective

Feb. 8, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Feb. 8, 2023, 1:32 p.m.

District Attorney Alvin Bragg called an emergency meeting and faced tough questions over the office’s handling of the case.

Brooklyn Democratic Party

Brooklyn DA Probes Election Allegations Tied to Democratic Party Leaders

Jan. 30, 2023, 5:00 a.m.May 3, 2023, 5:40 p.m.

The office of county prosecutor Eric Gonzalez has interviewed people whose allegations of forgeries and favoritism first surfaced in THE CITY.

Department of Correction

City Council Grills Jails Commissioner on Treatment of Trans Detainees at Rikers

Jan. 25, 2023, 12:15 p.m.Jan. 25, 2023, 4:20 p.m.

In a combative appearance, Louis Molina denied there was a problem at the Department of Corrections, despite the collapse of the LGBTQ+ Affairs unit under his tenure.

Rikers Island

Under Eric Adams, a Rikers Island Unit That Protected Trans Women Has Collapsed

Jan. 24, 2023, 5:00 a.m.April 12, 2023, 11:52 a.m.

A decade ago, New York City set out to lead the nation in efforts to incarcerated trans people. Now detainees tell THE CITY that they are stranded in all-male housing units, subject to physical violence and sexual assaults.

Courts

Judge Who Allegedly Hurled Slurs Is Back on the Bench, But Without a Docket

Jan. 6, 2023, 5:05 a.m.Jan. 6, 2023, 10:44 a.m.

Surrogate Court Judge Harriet Thompson allegedly used prejudiced language, but another judge ruled that didn’t mean she could be barred from the courthouse’s private spaces.

Brooklyn

BK Lobster in Hot Water Over Disappearing Act

Jan. 3, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 2, 2023, 8:50 p.m.

The fast-casual seafood chain never ed as a franchisor in New York and has faced several lawsuits from franchisees and investors. Its CEO argues these claims come from disgruntled ex-associates.

Labor

The Bronx DA’s Office Is Interrogating Its Own Prosecutors About Staff Complaints

Dec. 22, 2022, 5:39 p.m.May 30, 2024, 12:14 p.m.

Sources say the interrogations are being conducted by NYPD officers and DA detective investigators, which some view as an intimidation tactic.

Courts

Older Judges Would Get Stronger Job Protections Under Bill on Governor’s Desk

Dec. 21, 2022, 5:23 p.m.Dec. 22, 2022, 10:13 a.m.

After sweeping layoffs of judges who reached the standard retirement age of 70, state lawmakers step in — despite concerns that problematic people could remain on the bench.

Criminal Justice

Feds Arrest Mayor Adams’ Pastor Pal for Alleged Fraud

Dec. 19, 2022, 6:41 p.m.Dec. 19, 2022, 6:41 p.m.

Bishop Lamor Whitehead is also accused of extorting a businessman and lying to FBI agents.

George Joseph

Ex-Albany Aide With Biker Gang Ties Escapes Felony Sex Abuse Charge

Furor Erupts Inside Manhattan DA’s Office Over Dismissal of Perjury Case Against Ex-NYPD Detective

Brooklyn DA Probes Election Allegations Tied to Democratic Party Leaders

City Council Grills Jails Commissioner on Treatment of Trans Detainees at Rikers

Under Eric Adams, a Rikers Island Unit That Protected Trans Women Has Collapsed

Judge Who Allegedly Hurled Slurs Is Back on the Bench, But Without a Docket

BK Lobster in Hot Water Over Disappearing Act

The Bronx DA’s Office Is Interrogating Its Own Prosecutors About Staff Complaints

Older Judges Would Get Stronger Job Protections Under Bill on Governor’s Desk

Feds Arrest Mayor Adams’ Pastor Pal for Alleged Fraud

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